Magnificent scenery at Yuan Yang terrace

Yuan Yang County of southwest China's Yunnan Province is located to the south of Mt. Ai Lao. The county is renowned for its terrace farming in different parts of the mountain.

Magnificent scenery at Yuan Yang Terrace [Photo: china.com.cn]

The Yuan Yang Terrace inhabits seven ethnic minority groups, namely Hani, Yi, Dai, Miao, Yao and Zhuang, and thus forms a unique and fascinating folk gallery. Through hundreds of thousands of years of hard work, residents have plowed more than 360 million terrace along the mountain.

Compared to climbing Mt. Huang and scenic zone Zhang Jiajie, Yuanyang Terrace is much easier to climb though it is nestled in high mountain ridges. There are six to seven scenic spots like Duo Yishu, Beida, Mengpin, Jin Zhuzhai, and Long Shuba, and each has its own characteristics.

Sunshine reflecting on the terrace is a glorious scene to behold, especially for photographers, and in the late afternoon it's the sunset that stuns visitors to this part. If you stay in Yuan Yang new town for a couple of days, you may encounter a variety of weather conditions – everything from mist, sunshine to rosy clouds, all of which ensure a worthwhile journey.

Magnificent scenery at Yuan Yang Terrace [Photo: china.com.cn]